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Gerald Joseph Glomski, (Jerry), 62, a 23 year resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008 from a heart attack and a 23 year bout with heart disease and diabetes. Jerry was born in St Louis, MO on December 3, 1945 to Joseph and Ollie Glomski. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jerry is survived by his wife, Clarita; his sister, Judith Seidinger and husband, Kurt; his four children and their spouses, Christopher Glomski and wife, Christine, Lisa Hoeft and husband, Justin, Major (select) Joaquin Glomski and wife, Angela, and Joseph Glomski; six grandchildren, Matthew, Taylor, Alexis, John, Emily, and Sophia. Jerry was an incredible and loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and teacher. He was a retired Major in the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam and later in the Federal Government Civil Service. He was a Patriot, Scientist, and overall Renaissance man. Jerry was raised in St. Louis, MO, before earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Southern Illinois University in 1967. He subsequently graduated from the US Air Force Officer Training School in 1968 and received his commission as a 2nd Lt in the US Air Force. He attended Navigator training at Mather AFB in 1968 and shortly after was selected for and attended Electronic Warfare Officer's Training at the same location the following year before he flew with B-52 aircrews in bombing missions over Northern and Southern Vietnam where he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and various other distinguished medals. Jerry later attended Operations Research and Systems Analyst School at Fort Lee, VA in 1976. He held positions such as Study Director and Branch Chief at Kirtland AFB, NM from 1979 to 1984 where he met his loving wife, Clarita. Throughout his career he completed various other advanced schools by correspondence to include Squadron Officer's School in 1974, Air Command and Staff College in 1976, and the National Security Management Course in 1983. Jerry was an incredibly brilliant and brave man who always put his family and others first. He will be tremendously missed, but his spirit will live on forever in our hearts and memories and his legacy will forever survive through the lives and deeds of his family. A Rosary for Jerry will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Daniel's Funeral Home, located at 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 87109. There will be a viewing from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. prior to the Rosary. Details for the Friday Morning Funeral Mass will be available through Daniel's Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors. A Reception will follow at a family residence at 1032 McMullen Drive, NW 87107 in Albuquerque. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Funeral services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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